A very large expanse of sea

SKU: 9781405292603
A Very Large Expanse Of Sea Tahereh Mafi
Teen 13+

A very large expanse of sea

SKU: 9781405292603
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Paperback·Ages 13+
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At a glance

💘 Mood
Emotional, raw, introspective
💘 Romance
Slow-burn, tender
⚡ Pace
Steady, character-driven
🖤 Vibes
Identity, belonging, racism, first love
👑 Trope Alert
Outsider heroine, coming-of-age, unexpected connection
🔥 Spice Level
None 🌶️
👀 Perfect For
Fans of contemporary YA with depth and meaning
📖 Readers Who’ll Love This
If you love powerful, emotional stories about identity, finding your place, and unexpected love
This is a gorgeous book. It''s tender and fierce, beautiful even as it depicts some ugly truths. The prose is passionate and honest, unsentimental and big-hearted. The very best books move you to reconsider the world around you and this is one of those. I truly loved it'' - Nicola Yoon, bestselling author of Everything, Everything From the New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary YA novel about fear, first love, and the devastating impact of prejudice It''s 2002, a year after 9/11, and Shirin has just started at yet another new high school. It''s an extremely turbulent time politically, but especially so for a sixteen-year-old Muslim girl who''s tired of being stereotyped. Shirin is never surprised by how horrible people can be. She''s tired of the rude stares, the degrading comments - even the physical violence she endures as a result of her race, her religion, and the hijab she wears every day. Shirin drowns her frustrations in music and spends her afternoons break-dancing with her brother. But then she meets Ocean James. He''s the first person in forever who really seems to want to get to know her. It terrifies her -they seem to come from two irreconcilable worlds - and Shirin has had her guard up against the world for so long that she''s not sure she''ll ever be able to let it down. Perfect for fans of the Shatter Me series as well as Angie Thomas''s The Hate U Give and Nicola Yoon''s The Sun is Also A Star.

Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
13+
Pages
296
Publisher
Electric Monkey
Published
1 January 2018
Language
English
ISBN
9781405292603

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ABOUT AUTHOR TAHEREH MAFI

Tahereh Mafi is an acclaimed Iranian-American author known for her captivating storytelling and dynamic characters. Born on March 16, 1988, in a small town in Connecticut, Mafi's multicultural upbringing and experiences as an immigrant deeply influence her writing, often exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues.

Mafi burst onto the literary scene with her debut novel, "Shatter Me," a dystopian tale that has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over a million copies. The "Shatter Me" series is celebrated for its unique narrative style and strong female protagonist, making it a favorite among young adults and fans of dystopian fiction alike.

Beyond the success of her debut series, Mafi has penned other notable works, including "A Very Large Expanse of Sea," a poignant novel set in the post-9/11 era that was named a best book of 2018 by multiple publications. Her books have garnered critical acclaim, with several becoming bestsellers and earning a devoted following.

Mafi's educational background includes a degree in psychology from Soka University of America, providing her with a deep understanding of the human psyche that enriches her character development and plot construction.

With her engaging prose and compelling themes, Tahereh Mafi continues to be a leading voice in young adult literature, captivating readers and inspiring aspiring writers around the globe.

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